Senior Program Manager, Precision Engagement Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa. In this role, you will lead day-to-day coordination and execution of program initiatives and tasks - working alongside the Chief Engineer and Product Managers to meet the program’s administrative, technical, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee contract execution, monitor compliance with terms, and manage renewals or amendments.
• Proposal Development: Lead the generation of proposals, including the Basis of Estimate (BOE), scope review, and cost analysis.
• Customer Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships, swiftly address any issues, and expand business opportunities with existing clients.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and track potential contractual risks, requiring mitigation plans from relevant departments.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure service delivery and payment terms meet contractual expectations, track budget and cost performance, and manage invoicing and revenue.
• Deployment Coordination: Serve in a customer facing capacity to plan, lead, and execute field demonstrations and events for Department of Defense and Allied militaries.
• Project Management: Direct development and unique project efforts within the program, coordinating weekly meetings with the engineering team.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively address and resolve challenges to meet customer deliverables, escalating issues to leadership as necessary.
• Systems Engineering: Understand all program requirements in-depth, ensuring effective communication and coordination among technical teams.
• Accountability Enforcement: Maintain momentum and hold internal teams accountable for meeting deadlines and expectations.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical field plus 5 years or more of professional experience
• Ability to create and deliver presentations in technical and programmatic reports to key leadership and customers
• Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in a dynamic and amorphous environment
• Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
• Capable of driving coordination, collaboration, and communication across cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in limited resource environments
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel 25 – 50% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Science or Engineering discipline strongly preferred
• Current TS clearance strongly preferred
• Significant customer-facing experience leading high profile and high stakes programs
• Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
• Experience building and managing cross-functional teams focused around a common vision

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $132,000-$198,000 USD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options